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KW05 EXE

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,320 mi
Last recorded169,320 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 EXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 157,264 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 157,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 154,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,750 miles

rear exhaust mount rusted

Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,750 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear exhaust mount rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,279 miles

rear exhaust mount rusted

rust on both outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2012 114,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount rusted

rust on both outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,976 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 96,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 78,899 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,899 miles

rear exhaust mount

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,292 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 60,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,219 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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KW05 EXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW05 EXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW05 EXE registered?

KW05 EXE is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is KW05 EXE safe to buy?

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